As a toast to love, brides and grooms annually bring fresh themes and styles to make their weddings even more special. Whether you’re tying the knot this year or just looking for inspo, here are 12 of the year’s top trends:
1. Green and Sustainable Celebrations
Couples are going green and coming up with low-impact ideas. Think recycled paper invitations, locally sourced bouquets, and re-usable decor. Zero-waste catering and donations to charity instead of traditional favours are also on the rise.
2. Bold Colour Palettes
Goodbye soft pastels; bold and bright colour schemes are having a moment. Deep jewel tones, bright oranges and green are being paired with metallic accents to create drama and wow factor.
3. Micro Weddings with a Twist
Small guest lists are still on trend but with a focus on ultra-personal experiences. Couples are investing more in bespoke menus, interactive entertainment, and luxury accommodation for their closest friends and family.
4. Alternative Wedding Photography
From dazzling aerial views with drone photography to candid, personal moments with guest-operated disposable cameras, these alternatives to a wedding photographer not only provide diverse perspectives but align with the growing personalized and creative weddings.
5. Statement Lighting
Lighting is taking over wedding venues. From hanging ice-sculptured chandeliers and fairy light canopies to neon sign hashtags and LED installations, creative lighting uplifts the atmosphere and sets the mood for every part of the celebration.
6. Non-Traditional Attire
Brides and grooms are ditching tradition with their wedding outfits. From sparkling one-piece suits and vibrantly coloured gowns offered by Boohoo to eye-catching Chinese wedding veils and customised suits with bold prints, distinctive dress choices are making a statement this year.
7. Live Entertainment Experiences
Couples are choosing live performances to keep their guests entertained. Popular options include live bands like Swing Beats, interactive DJs, and even unique acts like undercover singers and LED robots.
8. Photo Booths
While photo booth hire isn’t a new trend, they’re continuously growing in popularity as they allow guests to create personalised remembrances while adding fun and a social element to the event. Modern booths offered by companies such as Supreme Photo Booths include customisable backdrops, props, and digital features such as GIFs, boomerangs, and social media sharing.
9. Interactive Food and Beverage Stations
Food and drink is the main event at weddings. From make-your-own cocktail bars to live sushi stations and gourmet food vans, interactive grub is wowing guests and making the experience more memorable.
10. Weekday Weddings
With venues like Crondon Park in Essex and the Wellbeing Farm in Lancashire in high demand, many couples choose weekday weddings. A wedding on a Monday or Thursday often offers cost savings and more availability, allowing couples to splurge on other parts of their big day.
11. Digital Integration
Techy brides and grooms are incorporating digital. Livestreaming wedding ceremonies for distant loved ones and friends, using wedding hashtags like #thestockhillporters, and VR headsets are all the rage.
12. Nature Inspired Themes
Outdoor and nature-inspired weddings are still in style. Alternative venues for weddings like botanical gardens, forests, and beachside locations provide the perfect backdrop, while decor featuring natural materials like wood, stone, and greenery completes the look.
